Santa Rosa De CopánThings to do

Things to do in Santa Rosa De Copán

  1. Ten Napel Café

    This cozy coffee shop is perfect if you need a caffeine or sugar fix (or both).

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  2. La Flor de Copán

    Fine hand-rolled cigars are produced in La Flor de Copán factory, just 2km from town. You can learn about the entire process – from the trimming of the tobacco to the packaging of puros (cigars) – by taking a tour (L$40, 10am and 2pm); call to reserve a spot. If you want a smoke without a tour, stop by the factory outlet store in town (Calle Centenario near 3a Av Norte), open from 8am to noon and 2pm to 5pm Monday to Friday, 8am to noon Saturday.

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  3. International Language Institute

    Although it’s mainly dedicated to teaching English to Hondurans, the International Language Institute just up the street from the Casa del Obrero, also offers Spanish courses. Classes are one-on-one and cost L$228 per hour, with a one-time L$190 registration fee. Homestays, including three meals per day, can be arranged for an additional L$237 per day.

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  4. El Rodeo

    This cavernous steakhouse doubles as a boho bar Thursday through Saturday nights. Meals are well prepared and portions are hefty; they always come with a complimentary anafras (bean fondue) for the table too. The menu has a few options if meat isn’t your thing, but if it is, definitely go for it – you’ll leave satisfied.

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  5. Pizza Pizza

    This popular pizzeria that serves brick-oven pizza made with hand-tossed dough, homemade sauce and any number of toppings is one of our faves in Honduras. It’s owned by Warren Post, a friendly American who is a great source of information if you can catch him. Also has decent book exchange of mostly English-language books.

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  6. Beneficio Maya

    Learn how coffee is roasted, classified, and prepared for export at Beneficio Maya, a coffee processing plant. Visitors are welcome year-round but tours are only offered during the coffee season (November to February).

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  7. Hemady’s Típico

    Housed in a renovated colonial building with original azulejo floors, this place serves reliable Honduran fare, sandwiches and hamburgers. It’s a ‘family friendly’ establishment, which means no booze.

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  8. Lenca Land Trails

    Lenca Land Trails offers personalized day trips and multi-day excursions to the colonial villages on the Ruta Lenca and the Parque Nacional Montaña de Celaque.

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  9. Restaurante Flamingos

    Considered one of the best restaurants in town, Flamingos has a pleasant atmosphere and good food. Seafood is the specialty here. There’s live music on Sundays.

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  10. Xtassi’s Discotec

    Just down the street from El Rodeo, this disco attracts a young – as in teenaged – crowd on weekends. Not much of a scene unless you're into braces and cliques.

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  12. Tio Kike

    An unexpectedly appealing hole-in-the-wall that serves up good típica. The roasted chicken and fruit smoothies are particularly good.

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  13. Mercado Central

    The Mercado Central, behind the church, sells everything from carrots to clothing.

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  14. Parque el Cerrito

    Parque El Cerrito has a nice lookout point –105 steps to the best view around.

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  15. Cinema Don Quijote

    Late-release Hollywood films are shown on one screen at 7pm every night.

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  16. Zotz

    A locally recommended nightspot.

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  17. Manzanitas Supermarket

    Manzanitas Supermarket is a full-on supermarket in the center of town.

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